Current Affairs - December 28, 2023 Current Affairs

The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches under the 'Palna' scheme, which is a revamped version of the National Creche Scheme introduced under 'Mission Shakti.'

India and Russia signed key agreements, solidifying their partnership and making significant progress in the construction of future power units at the Kudankulam nuclear plant.

Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the Fatah-II rocket system, demonstrating significant advancements in missile capabilities, with a range of 400 kilometres, marking a major milestone for the country's defence program.

Reliance Jio is partnering with IIT Bombay to introduce the 'Bharat GPT' program and develop an in-house smart TV operating system, as part of the strategic collaboration led by Chairman Akash Ambani.

The RBI has approved the reverse merger of IDFC Ltd with IDFC First Bank, involving a composite scheme as a strategic move.

Indian banks achieved a remarkable 12.2% consolidated balance sheet growth in the fiscal year 2022-23, as highlighted in the RBI report, emphasizing the need for ongoing fortification through governance.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to implement the state's Green Hydrogen Policy-2023, aiming to promote the production and use of green hydrogen for clean energy.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is situated in the state of Gujarat, where LIC is strategically opening a new branch office as part of its global expansion and diversification efforts.

The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) report predicts that India will ascend to the position of the world's third-largest economy by 2032, marking a significant milestone in its economic growth trajectory. This projection underscores India's potential to become a global economic powerhouse in the coming decades.

The RBI has approved the appointment of CS Rajan as the part-time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank, with his two-year term commencing on January 1, 2024.

The Ayodhya Airport, set to be inaugurated on December 30, is likely to be renamed "Maharishi Valmiki Airport" in honour of the ancient poet who composed the epic Ramayana.

Israel has approved a substantial $3.2 billion grant for Intel's $25 billion chip plant, marking the largest investment by a company in Israel, amid ongoing tensions with Hamas.

INS Imphal is the third vessel in the 'Project 15 Bravo Vishakhapatnam class' guided missile destroyers, making it part of Project 15.

Bank of Baroda (BoB) is selling its entire 100% stake in Bank of Baroda (New Zealand), as revealed in the announcement that led to a surge in BoB's share price on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda, a decorated athlete, has been suspended for one year by NADA for three whereabouts failures, marking a setback in her career.